Animal health in wet conditions: Lessons from flooding

What happens when an entire dairy farm goes under water? In this episode, Dr Stephanie Bullen, Dairy Australia’s National Animal Health & Welfare Lead, speaks with veterinarian Dr Sam Rowe from UniVets Livestock, about his on-the-ground experience working with flood affected farmers across New South Wales dairy regions in May 2025. They discuss impacts on animal health – including mastitis, lameness and disease outbreaks – and the practical strategies that helped some farms fare better than others. The conversation covers ways  farmers can better prepare herd and farm systems in flood and severe wet weather events. For more information and resources, visit Wet Conditions & Floods. Related links Animal Health If you have suggestions for future podcast episodes, you can get in contact with us by emailing [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.